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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
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Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Chris Christie Nominates Bruce Harris for Confirmation to NJ Supreme Court

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will try to get the Senate Judiciary Committee to confirm Bruce Harris for a seat on the State Supreme Court. […]

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ExxonMobil: No to LGBT Employees

The big Fortune 500 mistake

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My Six-Year-Old Got His First Gun

Over the weekend, I purchased a gun for my son while on a family getaway to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania’s NRA-friendly, conservative epicenter. The gun in […]

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Here’s a Picture of Tupac Shaking Hands With Osama bin Laden, Courtesy of DeSean Jackson

Yesterday, DeSean Jackson tweeted a picture. That picture is a doctored photograph that appears to show Tupac shaking hands with Osama bin Laden. It appears […]

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Advice for Recent Kindergarten Grads

It’s a pleasure to speak at your kindergarten graduation. I thoroughly enjoyed that stirring rendition of Hokey Pokey. I’m glad to see everybody got back […]

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5 Things You Should Know About the 2012 Eagles

1. Joe Banner enjoys the thug life. Or at least hearing about it from a safe distance. On his bio, Banner lists Eminem among the […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Morning Scoop: Don’t Hold Your Breath for Howard’s Return

Howard Likely Out Through June. If you were holding your breath for Ryan Howard’s return to the Phils lineup, it’s probably in your best physical […]

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Peanut Chews Rise Again

“It’s our way of saying, ‘Hey, we’re here, don’t forget about us!’” Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews brand manager Bob Zender laughs, sitting in his Northeast Philly […]

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Police Get Around to Announcing That a Murder Suspect Escaped on May 26th

Police arrested 18-year-old Sean Johnson for allegedly shooting an elderly man during a robbery in Southwest Philly earlier this month. Today, the Philadelphia Police Department […]

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Manayunk Braces for Booze (and Bikes) This Weekend

This weekend Manayunk will open its doors to the 28th Annual TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship. The annual bike race and accompanying day-drinking have […]

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West Philly Coffee Thrower Issues Apology

A man who threw scalding coffee on a clerk in a West Philly donut shop a few weeks ago has issued a public apology. David […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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Child Sings Anti-Gay Hymn

Abuse or freedom of religion?

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Jason Babin Will Run With the Bulls in Spain

Eagles Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin recently missed optional practices because he was bear hunting in Alaska when storms forced him to hang around […]

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Main Line Has the Highest Incidence of Adultery

Nearly 15 million people have registered as users on AshleyMadison.com—a website designed to help married people connect with other married people for the purpose of […]

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Cheesecake Factory Coming to Center City?

It looks like the two-story building that runs from Walnut to Moravian Street along 15th Street will be demolished to make way for a four-story […]

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